Earl William Houghton

M, #47671, b. 5 March 1892
Father*Thomas Houghton b. c 1853
Mother*Rachel (?) b. Mar 1859

Biography

BirthMar 5, 1892Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 8 in 1900 census; age 18 in 1910 census; age 27 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 60, divorced, none
Pedigree

Edna M. Houghton

F, #47672, b. March 1887
Father*Thomas Houghton b. c 1853
Mother*Rachel (?) b. Mar 1859

Biography

BirthMar, 1887IA, USA, age 13 in 1900 census; age 23 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca 1913age 24 and 26
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 71, widow
1940 Census1940Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 51, retail shoe salesman

Family

Max Gruchusen b. c 1890
Marriage*Edna M. Houghton married Max Gruchusen on circa 1913 age 24 and 26. 
Child
Pedigree

Max Gruchusen

M, #47673, b. circa 1890

Biography

Birthcirca 1890Germany, age 30 in 1920 census; age 41 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca 1913age 24 and 26
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 71, widow
1940 Census1940Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 51, retail shoe salesman

Family

Edna M. Houghton b. Mar 1887
Marriage*Max Gruchusen married Edna M. Houghton, daughter of Thomas Houghton and Rachel (?), on circa 1913 age 24 and 26. 
Child
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Evelyn Gruchusen

F, #47674, b. circa 1917
Father*Max Gruchusen b. c 1890
Mother*Edna M. Houghton b. Mar 1887

Biography

Birthcirca 1917IA, USA, age 2 8/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census
Pedigree

Rachel Milner

F, #47675, b. December 1845

Biography

BirthDec, 1845England, age 54 in 1900 census; age 74 in 1920 census
1900 Census1900Lansing, Allamakee Co., IA, USA, age 88, retired minister
1920 Census1920Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, USA, age 74, widow, none
Pedigree

Genevieve Ester Sanborn

F, #47676, b. 13 December 1898, d. 30 August 1975

Biography

BirthDec 13, 1898Salina, Saline Co., KS, USA, age 21 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca 1915Salina, Saline Co., KS, USA
1920 Census1920Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, USA, age 24, tire company volcanizer
1930 Census1930Sterling, CO, USA, age 35, auto supply store vulcanizer
1940 Census1940Sterling, CO, USA, age 43, own business, tire dealer; and mother in law Mary E. Osborne, 75, IL
DeathAug 30, 1975Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, USA
BurialMemorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, USA

Family

Ralph Waldo Houghton b. 22 Dec 1894, d. 21 Aug 1969
Marriage*Genevieve Ester Sanborn married Ralph Waldo Houghton, son of Charles Dean Houghton and Erminnie L. Pitzer, on circa 1915 at Salina, Saline Co., KS, USA. 
Children
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Marguerite Ruth Houghton

F, #47677, b. 6 May 1916
Father*Ralph Waldo Houghton b. 22 Dec 1894, d. 21 Aug 1969
Mother*Genevieve Ester Sanborn b. 13 Dec 1898, d. 30 Aug 1975

Biography

BirthMay 6, 1916Salina, Saline Co., KS, USA, age 3 6/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census
MarriageOct 20, 1935Sterling, Logan Co., CO, USA

Family

Carl Alvin Davis b. 27 Jan 1910, d. 19 Aug 1955
Marriage*Marguerite Ruth Houghton married Carl Alvin Davis on Oct 20, 1935 at Sterling, Logan Co., CO, USA. 
Children
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Ralph Lee Houghton

M, #47678, b. 20 December 1876
Father*Orville Calvert Houghton b. Jun 1843, d. 20 Feb 1923
Mother*Grizilla Brown Smullen b. May 1846

Biography

BirthDec 20, 1876IA, USA, Dec 1876, age 23 in 1900 census; age 33 in 1910 census; age 43 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1903age 26 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 33, railroad engineer
1920 Census1920Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 43, engineer; and brother in law James T. Tuttle, 40, WI, and boarder Elizabeth J. Shull, 2y 4/12m, IA
1930 Census1930Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, USA, age 53, steam railroad engineer; and brother in law James Tuttle, 50, WI

Family

Geneva Tuttle b. c 1884
Marriage*Ralph Lee Houghton married Geneva Tuttle on circa 1903 age 26 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census. 
Children
Pedigree

Geneva Tuttle

F, #47679, b. circa 1884

Biography

Birthcirca 1884WI, USA, age 29 in 1910 census; age 36 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1903age 26 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census
1910 Census1910Boone, Boone Co., IA, USA, age 33, railroad engineer
1920 Census1920Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 43, engineer; and brother in law James T. Tuttle, 40, WI, and boarder Elizabeth J. Shull, 2y 4/12m, IA
1930 Census1930Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, USA, age 53, steam railroad engineer; and brother in law James Tuttle, 50, WI

Family

Ralph Lee Houghton b. 20 Dec 1876
Marriage*Geneva Tuttle married Ralph Lee Houghton, son of Orville Calvert Houghton and Grizilla Brown Smullen, on circa 1903 age 26 and 30; mar 7 y in 1910 census. 
Children
Pedigree

Kathryn D. Houghton

F, #47680, b. circa 1904
Father*Ralph Lee Houghton b. 20 Dec 1876
Mother*Geneva Tuttle b. c 1884

Biography

Birthcirca 1904IA, USA, age 6 in 1910 census; age 16 in 1920 census
Pedigree

Louise G. Houghton

F, #47681, b. circa 1906
Father*Ralph Lee Houghton b. 20 Dec 1876
Mother*Geneva Tuttle b. c 1884

Biography

Birthcirca 1906IA, USA, age 4 in 1910 census; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1927age 21 and 21
1930 Census1930Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, USA, age 24, electric refrigrator factory agent

Family

John F. Wood b. c 1906
Marriage*Louise G. Houghton married John F. Wood on circa 1927 age 21 and 21. 
Child
Pedigree

Richard Lee Houghton

M, #47682, b. 29 December 1909
Father*Ralph Lee Houghton b. 20 Dec 1876
Mother*Geneva Tuttle b. c 1884

Biography

BirthDec 29, 1909Boone, IA, USA, age 4/12 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census

Family

Nan Louise Hedricks b. c 1918
MarriageRichard Lee Houghton married Nan Louise Hedricks. 
Children
Pedigree

Ray Leroy Houghton

M, #47683, b. 23 February 1888, d. 29 January 1957
Father*Eli Lee Houghton b. Aug 1863, d. 1955
Mother*Estella (?) b. Oct 1868

Biography

BirthFeb 23, 1888Gladbrook, Tama Co., IA, USA, WWI Draft: 3 Feb 1888; Feb 1889, age 11 in 1900 census; age 31 in 1920 census
Marriage
Mil. EnlsWWI
1920 Census1920Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 31, freight house checker
Divorcebefore 1930
1930 Census1930Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 42, divorced, steam railway express laborer
MarriageMay 6, 1930
DeathJan 29, 1957Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, age 68
BurialLos Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA, USA

Family 1

Iva Jontz b. c 1897
Marriage*Ray Leroy Houghton married Iva Jontz. 
Divorce* Ray Leroy Houghton and Iva Jontz were divorced before 1930. 
Children

Family 2

Edna Hazel Cook b. 13 Oct 1894, d. 8 Oct 1986
Marriage*Ray Leroy Houghton married Edna Hazel Cook on May 6, 1930. 
Pedigree

Iva Jontz

F, #47684, b. circa 1897

Biography

Birthcirca 1897IA, USA, age 27 in 1920 census
Marriage
1920 Census1920Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, USA, age 31, freight house checker
Divorcebefore 1930

Family

Ray Leroy Houghton b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 29 Jan 1957
Marriage*Iva Jontz married Ray Leroy Houghton, son of Eli Lee Houghton and Estella (?). 
Divorce* Iva Jontz and Ray Leroy Houghton were divorced before 1930. 
Children
Pedigree

Virgil Lee Houghton

M, #47685, b. 25 December 1913, d. 21 May 1974
Father*Ray Leroy Houghton b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 29 Jan 1957
Mother*Iva Jontz b. c 1897

Biography

BirthDec 25, 1913Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census
1930 Census1930Orange, Black Hawk Co., IA, USA, age 18, lodger, farm laborer
MarriageOct 4, 1933Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
1940 Census1940Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 28, milling co. laborer
DeathMay 21, 1974Athens, TX, USA

Family

Delore Scollon b. 23 Jul 1915, d. 15 Jan 1997
Marriage*Virgil Lee Houghton married Delore Scollon on Oct 4, 1933 at Cedar Rapids, IA, USA. 
Children
Pedigree

Melvin H. Houghton

M, #47686, b. 13 December 1915, d. 19 June 1997
Father*Ray Leroy Houghton b. 23 Feb 1888, d. 29 Jan 1957
Mother*Iva Jontz b. c 1897

Biography

BirthDec 13, 1915Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census
Milit-BegOct 13, 1941Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA, TEC5, US ARMY; 1Lt also given
Name: Melvin H Houghton Birth Year: 1915 Nativity State or Country: Iowa State: Illinois County or City: Cook Enlistment Date: 13 Oct 1941 Enlistment State: Illinois Enlistment City: Chicago Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Motorcycle Mechanic or Packer, High Explosives (Munitions worker, ammunition. ) or Toolroom Keeper or Stock Clerk or Stock Control Clerk Marital Status: Married Height: 64 Weight: 107
Marriage
Milit-EndSep 29, 1945
DeathJun 19, 1997Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA, USA, age 81
BurialJul 3, 1997Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, USA, Plot: E, 0, 552

Family

Margaret Jean Huff b. 20 Oct 1919, d. 30 Aug 1987
Marriage*Melvin H. Houghton married Margaret Jean Huff. 
Child
Pedigree

Reynold Daniel Gee Houghton

M, #47687, b. April 1897
Father*Joseph Daniel Gee Houghton b. 30 May 1858, d. 25 Sep 1924
Mother*Rose Elizabeth Goodridge b. 14 Jun 1874, d. 28 Nov 1966

Biography

BirthApr, 1897Hancock Co., IA, USA, age 3 in 1900 census; age 12 in 1910 census; age 22 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census
1920 Census1920Hancock Co., IA, USA, a boarder with Frank Buss
Pedigree

William Houghton

M, #47688, b. August 1855

Biography

BirthAug, 1855IA, USA, age 44 in 1900 census; age 54 in 1910 census; age 64 in 1920 census; age 74 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1881age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 44
1910 Census1910Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 54, house painter
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 56, court house stationary engineer
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA

Family

Sadie J. (?) b. Jan 1862
Marriage*William Houghton married Sadie J. (?) on circa 1881 age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census. 
Children
Pedigree

Sadie J. (?)

F, #47689, b. January 1862

Biography

BirthJan, 1862England, age 38 in 1900 census; age 43 in 1910 census; age 56 in 1920 census; age 66 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1881age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census
1900 Census1900Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 44
1910 Census1910Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 54, house painter
1920 Census1920Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 56, court house stationary engineer
1930 Census1930Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA
1940 Census1940Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, USA, age 68, widow, none; next door to son Lee Roy

Family

William Houghton b. Aug 1855
Marriage*Sadie J. (?) married William Houghton on circa 1881 age 27 and 19; mar 18 years in 1900 census. 
Children
Pedigree

Lee Roy Houghton

M, #47690, b. 4 July 1888
Father*William Houghton b. Aug 1855
Mother*Sadie J. (?) b. Jan 1862

Biography

BirthJul 4, 1888Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 17 in 1900 census; age 22 in 1910 census; age 31 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca 1908

Family

Laura Vogt b. c 1891
Marriage*Lee Roy Houghton married Laura Vogt on circa 1908. 
Child
Pedigree

Lee Webster Houghton

M, #47691, b. 22 July 1909, d. 13 March 1986
Father*Lee Roy Houghton b. 4 Jul 1888
Mother*Laura Vogt b. c 1891

Biography

BirthJul 22, 1909IA, USA, age 9/10 in 1910 census; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census
Marriage
DeathMar 13, 1986Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co., CA, USA, age 76

Family

Mary Helen Estes b. 1 Feb 1915, d. 31 May 2002
Marriage*Lee Webster Houghton married Mary Helen Estes. 
Child
Pedigree

Thomas Houghton

M, #47692, b. December 1851

Biography

BirthDec, 1851England, age 29 in 1880 census; age 48 in 1900 census; age 59 in 1910 census; age 69 in 1920 census
1880 Census1880Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 29, a stationary engineer, single, with William Goldsberry
1900 Census1900Lee, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 48, single, machinist
1910 Census1910Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 59, brick maker, own business
1920 Census1920Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 69, brick yard owner
Pedigree

Thomas Houghton

M, #47693, b. circa 1853
Father*Richard Houghton b. 6 Nov 1812, d. 12 Jul 1890
Mother*Margaret Harrison b. c 1813

Biography

Birthcirca 1853Davenport, Scott Co., IA, USA, age 7 in 1860 census; age 16 in 1870 census; age 27 in 1880 census; Nov 1850, age 49 in 1900 census; age 69 in 1920 census; age 77 in 1930 census
Marriage
1900 Census1900Port Louisa, Louisa Co., IA, USA, age 49, divorced, boarder with George Schneider
1920 Census1920Louisa Co., IA, USA, age 69, divorced, a boarder with Fred Barkholff, 46, IA
1930 Census1930Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA, USA, age 77, a lodger

Family

Rachel (?) b. Mar 1859
Marriage*Thomas Houghton married Rachel (?) 
Children
Pedigree

Warden John Houghton

M, #47694, b. 18 December 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Father*Peter Houghton b. Dec 1845, d. 23 Nov 1908
Mother*Rose Ann McCaulley b. 25 Oct 1854, d. 13 Dec 1910

Biography

BirthDec 18, 1884Laddsdale, Wapello Co, IA, USA, Dec 1884, age 15 in 1900 census; age 26 in 1910 census; age 32 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 55 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 15
1910 CensusApr 20, 1910Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, age 26, laborer
1920 Census1920Union, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 32, coal miner
1930 Census1930Union, Marion Co., IA, USA, age 44, farm laborer
1940 Census1940Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, USA, age 55, coal miner
DeathMay 30, 1958

Family

Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945
Marriage*Warden John Houghton married Mamie Long on circa Jan, 1910 mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 15. 
Children
Pedigree

Mamie Long

F, #47695, b. circa 1895, d. 1945

Biography

Birthcirca 1895IA, USA, age 15 in 1910 census; age 25 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census
Marriagecirca Jan, 1910mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 15
1920 Census1920Union, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 32, coal miner
1930 Census1930Union, Marion Co., IA, USA, age 44, farm laborer
1940 Census1940Eldon, Wapello Co., IA, USA, age 55, coal miner
Death1945Clinton Co., IA, USA
BurialSt. Marys Cemetery, Clinton Co., IA, USA

Family

Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Marriage*Mamie Long married Warden John Houghton, son of Peter Houghton and Rose Ann McCaulley, on circa Jan, 1910 mar 3/12 m years in 1910 census; ages 22 and 15. 
Children
Pedigree

Charles W. Houghton

M, #47696, b. 6 March 1913, d. 15 October 1978
Father*Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Mother*Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945

Biography

BirthMar 6, 1913IA, USA, age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census
Marriage
DeathOct 15, 1978
BurialLaurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, IA, USA

Family

Maude M. (?) b. 18 Apr 1916
Marriage*Charles W. Houghton married Maude M. (?) 
Pedigree

Warden A. Houghton

M, #47697, b. 16 January 1915, d. 11 April 1967
Father*Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Mother*Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945

Biography

BirthJan 16, 1915IA, USA, age 5 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1940 census
Marriage
1940 Census1940Mantua, Monroe Co., IA, USA, age 25, coal miner
DeathApr 11, 1967Orange Co., CA, USA, age 52

Family

Lucille M. (?) b. c 1921
Marriage*Warden A. Houghton married Lucille M. (?) 
Children
Pedigree

Lenard Houghton

M, #47698, b. circa 1917
Father*Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Mother*Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945

Biography

Birthcirca 1917IA, USA, age 3 2/12 in 1920 census
Pedigree

Wilbur W. Houghton

M, #47699, b. circa 1918
Father*Warden John Houghton b. 18 Dec 1884, d. 30 May 1958
Mother*Mamie Long b. c 1895, d. 1945

Biography

Birthcirca 1918IA, USA, age 2 2/12 in 1920 census; age 22 in 1940 census
Pedigree

Ruth Effie Houghton

F, #47700, b. June 1899
Father*Wesley Stephen Houghton b. 4 May 1853
Mother*Lucy Effie Taylor b. Sep 1863

Biography

BirthJun, 1899IA, USA, age 11/12 in 1900 census; ; age 11 in 1910 census; age 20 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census
Marriagecirca 1924age 25 and 24
1930 Census1930Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, USA, Wesley, age 78

Family

Ralph O. Bevard b. c 1899
Marriage*Ruth Effie Houghton married Ralph O. Bevard on circa 1924 age 25 and 24. 
Children
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